Imperial Chalets represents the final and most significant slopeside development at the base of Peak 8 in Breckenridge, Colorado. This multi-structure, high-alpine project integrates heavy-duty mountain engineering with a refined European-inspired architectural aesthetic. The primary building is a seven-story, 400,000-square-foot landmark, making it one of the largest developments in the Breckenridge community. The project features a robust three-story podium parking structure, engineered to support the vertical load of the residential and hotel levels above while managing the sub-grade pressures of its slopeside location. The structural scope encompasses a diverse mix of housing types, including 178 residences spanning whole-ownership condominiums, hotel suites, and individual multi-level chalets ranging from 1,534 to over 3,800 square feet.
The Nexus apartments in Grand Junction CO provide one, two, and three bedroom townhomes that combine beauty with leisure for the ideal mountain living experience. The community features beautiful landscaping and exceptional views of the surrounding valley and mesas.
These upscale town homes are located on the Gypsum Creek Golf Course, a spectacular Pete Dye Signature course. Located just 38 miles west of Vail, CO these homes are close to enough to enjoy all of the resort amenities while living in a small, quiet town.North Point Builders, LLC
The growing Steamboat school district needed additions for six of its schools. Steel framed 1- and 2- story additions were integrated with the existing buildings to provide seamless extensions to the existing schools.
One of the first casinos in Blackhawk, the cast-in-place structure has been updated and modified several times to keep up with gaming preferences. The classic mountain architecture fits beautifully into the town’s history and character.
The Gypsum Learning Center and Housing Project is a significant multi-use development designed for the Eagle County School District. Located on an existing district site in Gypsum, Colorado, the project integrates essential community infrastructure with district-specific housing.
The centerpiece of this master plan is a massive 47,000-square-foot early childhood facility engineered to accommodate a capacity of 320 children, from infancy through Pre-K, which requires a specialized structural layout and zoning to meet rigorous safety and developmental standards for multiple age groups. Beyond the educational facility, the project incorporates a robust residential framework consisting of both apartment complexes and townhomes designed for district staff. The plan includes two 20-unit apartment buildings and separate townhome units, offering a variety of configurations from one to three bedrooms. A defining structural feature of these residences is the integration of attached single-car garages for every unit. This is a notable engineering requirement for high-altitude mountain housing, ensuring both structural stability and climate-protected parking for residents.
The residence at 2100 Alpine Drive is a sophisticated “mountain contemporary” custom home tucked into the aspen-filled hillsides of West Vail. Completed in 2019 (with some records indicating initial phases in 2017), this multi-level luxury duplex/multi-family structure was designed by Berglund Architects and constructed by Vail Custom Builders. It serves as a prime example of high-end Vail real estate that prioritizes both privacy and panoramic mountain views.
The Athletic Center at Cordillera is a premier, 16,000-square-foot fitness and wellness facility located in Edwards, Colorado. Recently undergoing a massive $8.5 million renovation and expansion (completed in June 2022), it is designed as a world-class amenity for the private enjoyment of Cordillera homeowners and their guests. The building is designed to blend mountain-modern luxury with the rugged natural beauty of the Vail Valley. The facility features vaulted ceilings and an expansive use of glass, specifically positioned to provide “jaw-dropping” views of the Gore Range.
The Buckhorn Valley Community is one of the largest residential master-planned subdivisions in Colorado’s lower Vail Valley, spanning approximately 368 acres between the towns of Eagle and Gypsum. Conceptualized to eventually house over 900 homes, the development is strategically located south of the Eagle County Regional Airport and provides a critical supply of attainable housing for families and professionals in the region. As of late 2024, nearly 460 lots have been developed across various phases, featuring a mix of single-family residences and duplexes.
The community’s structural and architectural identity is defined by its extensive use of modular construction in partnership with providers like Northstar Systembuilt, a method chosen to accelerate delivery timelines in the high-alpine environment while maintaining high quality standards.
Jirsa Hedrick has assisted in the design of several single family residences that are partially modular in several mountain towns including Eagle and Minturn. By providing a hybrid site built – modular system the contractor is able to accelerate construction timelines. Jirsa Hedrick provided foundation design, and in some cases design of a stick framed lower level, with modular units and roofs designed by a modular supplier.
